a. [ L. fetidus, foetidus, fr. fetere, foetere, to have an ill smell, to stink: cf. F. fétide. ] Having an offensive smell; stinking. [ 1913 Webster ]
Most putrefactions . . . smell either fetid or moldy. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Fetidness. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being fetid. [ 1913 Webster ]